Druzhkivka Population 2026
Druzhkivka has a population of 53,977, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,977
Rank in Ukraine
#86
Coordinates
48.62°N, 37.53°E
~71 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
545 km
338 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Donetsk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Donetsk | 901,645 | #5 |
| Makiyivka | 338,968 | #13 |
| Horlivka | 239,828 | #23 |
| Mariupol | 230,000 | #25 |
| Kramatorsk | 147,145 | #35 |
| Slovyansk | 105,141 | #43 |
| Bakhmut | 80,500 | #51 |
| Yenakiyeve | 76,673 | #54 |
Cities near Druzhkivka
- Kramatorsk147,145 people · ~13 km away
- Kostyantynivka67,350 people · ~17 km away
- Slovyansk105,141 people · ~26 km away
- Toretsk30,914 people · ~35 km away
- Bakhmut80,500 people · ~35 km away
- Dobropillia28,170 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Druzhkivka?
Druzhkivka has a population of 53,977 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Druzhkivka in?
Druzhkivka is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Druzhkivka the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 545 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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